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Negotiating the Life Course, 2006, Wave 4
No full textNegotiating the Life Course is designed to study the changing life courses and decision-making processes of Australian men and women as the family and society move from male breadwinner orientation, in the direction of higher levels of gender equity. Wave 1 was conducted in 1996 (ADA No. 1015), Wave 2 in 2000 (ADA No. 1062), Wave 3 in 2003 (ADA No. 1078), and this fourth wave was conducted in 2006. The project has six aims: to extend the theories of human capital and new home economics in explaining women's and men's labour force participation; to map women's and men's work trajectories over their life course, from career entry into retirement, and to develop explanatory models of career trajectories; to identify those aspects of the family-household system and the labour market that facilitate or impede women's involvement with the labour market; to investigate the interrelationships between labour force decisions about family formation and household arrangements; to identify the portfolio of resources that women and men draw upon throughout their lives when making decisions about career and family; and, to assess the policy implications of the findings of the project for the institutions of the welfare state, the labour market and the family. Variables across the waves include relationship and fertility histories, household work, child care arrangements, future objectives, attitudes to work, promotion, children and relationships. Two new modules were included in this round - a series of questions was asked about grandparenting, and a youth module was included. A contact matrix was also included for this round of interviews. Background variables across the waves include parental country of birth, employment, occupation and education, respondent's and spouse's place of residence, education, income, housing, religion, health status, birthplace, marital status and household composition
Survey of the Military Profession, Australia, 1993
No full textThis is the fourth part of the panel study of military porfessionals which commenced in 1987 (see SSDA Study No.'s 477 (1987), 577(1988-89), 946 (1992)). The study examines the professional socialisation and assimilation of officer cadets, their mobility and retention, and attitudes relating to the role of the military in society, as well as more general social and political attitudes. The questionnaire was divided into a nember of sections, dealing with service and personal background (age, sex, marital status, education, previous defence force involvement); family background (birthplace, religious denomination, father's occupation, parent's birthplace and school leaving age, father's armed forces service); and choice of career. A section on training and education covered attitudes towards the importance of tertiary and postgraduate qualifications, the role of women in the services, cooperation between the various services and the importance of leisure time. Respondents were also asked about their views on the role of the officer and the military profession, and professional status in society, as well as on a range of social and political issues. Background variables include age, sex, marital status and education
The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing: Wave 4, 1995
No full textALSA is a population-based bio-psycho-social and behavioural study of older adults. The longitudinal data collected in the course of the ALSA study comprise the most comprehensive longitudinal database yet assembled on ageing Australians and the findings of the ALSA are directly relevant to policy formulation and planning of health and social services for an ageing population. Wave 4 (September 1995) was a follow-up survey conducted by telephone. Wave 4 included questions regarding changes in domicile, current health and functional status, new morbidity conditions, changes in medication, major life events, general life satisfaction, and changes in economic circumstances. Ancillary data have also been collected from secondary providers, including Domiciliary and Rehabilitation Services, Meals on Wheels, and The Royal District Nursing Society. Lists of ALSA participants are compared periodically with the agencies’ lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organisations
Australian Candidate Study, 2019
No full textThe Australian Candidate Study surveys are conducted in parallel with the AES surveys of voters, and have been conducted at each federal election since 1987, with the exception of the 1998 election. All but the 1987 study have been funded by the Australian Research Council. For the first time, candidates from all parties and independents were invited to take part, rather than just those from major political parties (i.e. ALP, Liberal, National, and Greens). Sample selections were limited to those with electronic contact details (email) available via the AEC candidates list. Many of the questions in the 2019 Candidate Survey have also been asked of Voters, allowing aggregate comparisons to be made between the views of Candidates and Voters. Other sections cover the candidate's political background, the election campaign, experience of the candidate for political office and their personal background.
User Notice: Some variables in the public release have been restricted or confidentialised to protect the privacy of respondents. To access these restricted variables, along with the 2019 election result data for each candidate please contact the ADA
Structural properties of groups, 1976-1978: File 77h
No full textThis research is concerned with the development and validation of sociometric indices of the structural properties of groups. The 1976 study contained general questions about the group, its members, and the respondents' activities in relation to them. Sixteen questions were used to create interpersonal rating matrices from which sociometric measures of status differentiation, bias differentiation, status-bias concordance and differential mutuality were constructed. Scale analysis of 36 questions gave homogeneous and distinct scales of member heterogeneity, rejection of group, and permeability. In the 1977 study, six structural properties - consensus, role differentiation, fragmentation, status differentiation, solidarity and permeability - were measured by quantitative sociometric procedures. Consensus was measured in two ways: by means of an open question and with 28 statements about desirable behaviours. Two questions were used to determine role differentiation, four questions for fragmentation, five questions for status differentiation and two questions for solidarity. A second instrument containing statements that described the group directly on these five structural properties, among other characteristics, was administered both to group member and to outside informants. An index of permeability was determined by the rate of membership turnover reported by members for the previous year. Groups in the 1978-79 study were given an abbreviated form of the 1977 questionnaire to allow differences among group types to be examined
Contraception use and ease of access to sexual health and family planning information
No full textThe overall objective of the survey was to identify how women and men gain information to maintain their sexual health and control fertility, and to establish thier current preferences and practices in both contraception and protection from sexually transmitted diseases. It also aimed to identify awareness of Family Planning Association Clinics (FPA), past usage of FPA and intention to use in the future. Main variables include for birth control and prevention of disease: use of protection, extent and source of information, level of knowledge, level of concern, where obtained contraceptive products and advice and preferences in this regard, satisfaction with services and knowledge of existence and expertise of Family Planning Clinics. Also current and past sexual practices, sexual preferences and current and past birth and disease control practices. Background variables include location, age, sex, nationality, ancestry, living situation, education and occupation
Canberra and Queanbeyan Survey of Health and Well-Being in Later Life
No full textThe Canberra and Queanbeyan survey of health and well-being in later life aimed to determine the prevalence of depressive symptoms, depressive disorders, cognitive impairment and dementia in older Australians. Data was collected on men and women over 70 years of age living in the community and in aged care institutions. The Draft ICD-10 Diagnostic Criteria were employed to gather data and were assessed as a tool for research and use by aged care workers. Data were collected on physical health, social support, personality, mental activity and use of services. Background variables include age, sex, marital status, occupational status and education
National Social Science Survey Panel, 1987
No full textIn 1987, respondents to the first Australian National Social Science Survey, 1984 (SSDA Study No. 423), whose addresses were known and who had not expressed opposition to being contacted again were approached by mail to be reinterviewed. The National Social Science Survey Panel 1987 includes the responses collected in 1987, in addition to all the responses from the original NSSS. The completion rate was 60%. The panel questions cover attitudes to individuals' ability to be involved in the political process; issues such as the death penalty, child rearing practices, and authority; opinions on unemployment, inflation, the national debt, social services and the federal system. Similar questions on some of these issues were also asked in 1984. Questions replicated in 1984 and 1987 are party preference and voting intentions in State and Federal elections, perceptions of some Australian politicians, political parties and countries, including the superpowers and most major countries in the Asia-Pacific region assessed using a feeling thermometer. All background variables were collected in the 1984 survey. Federal electoral divisions and social background characteristics of respondents' federal members of parliament have been added to the data
Teacher education in New South Wales, 1980: teacher survey
No full textThe purpose of this survey was to study general characteristics of and views about teacher education of teachers practising in the education system. Two further surveys were also conducted within the same study to establish the views of student teachers and teacher educators on issues related to teacher education [SSDA Study Nos. 194 and 195]. Topics covered include: when choice of teaching career was made; evaluation of activities which enhance effectiveness as a teacher; overall satisfaction with work as a teacher; supervision of student teachers; career aspirations; in-service activities; comparative views on the purpose of schooling; evaluation of teacher training experience including structure of courses, course content, selection for teacher education courses and appointment to teaching service and induction procedures; pre-service training. Background variables include: sex; age; current employment position and classification; amount and type of teaching experience; size of current school; current study; ethnicity; education of parents; other work experience; secondary education; initial teacher education; upgrading of initial qualifications; membership of teachers associations
Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia: Phase 2
No full textThe aim of Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Australia was to collect information on recently arrived migrants, to measure how they settle in Australia, and to provide reliable data for Commonwealth and other agencies to monitor and evaluate immigration and settlement policies, programs and services. Data collection for the first cohort, Phase 1 (SSDA NO. 1040) was completed in 1999. Interviews for the second cohort commenced in March 2000 for the purpose of evaluating the effects of immigration policy changes. Variables for the PA and MU surveys include: attitudes to their former country, and Australia; reasons for immigrating; sources of information about Australia and its States/Territories and why their chose the state they settled in; experience of and attitudes to different sources of information, support and assistance received before and after arrival, in areas including employment, education, accommodation, health and government assistance; awareness of the two year waiting period for social security benefits; education in and attainment of english language; future migration, citizenship and sponsorship plans; and indicators of happiness and satisfaction. Background variables for the PA's and MU's include country and date of birth, gender, marital status, languages spoken, occupation and employment, income and expenses, accomodation, visa and citizenship status. Background variables for the OH's include country and date of birth, gender, marital status, employment, visa and citizenship status, and income